GRE Word List
EMETIC
an agent that induces vomiting
The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.
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| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
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